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A major contemporary art museum in Charleroi, known for large-scale exhibitions, photography, and socially engaged art in an industrial-style space.
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 14 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
88 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ghent to Charleroi is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ghent to Charleroi will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
Of the 12 buses that leave Ghent for Charleroi on Tue, Jun 09, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 09 the direct buses cover the 88 km distance in an average of 1 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Tue, Jun 09 the slowest buses will take 1 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlibcoOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Charleroi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $15, and a bus costs an average of $25.
Distance: 54 miles (88 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 2m Average total duration 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Charleroi:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ghent to Charleroi costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 32m.
You'll arrive about -1h -10m sooner (1h 32m by bus vs 1h 22m by car) and save roughly $-4.96 (€-4.05) compared to fuel and tolls ($27 (€22) vs $22 (€18)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by flibco, Flibco, Infobus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
The table below shows live departures for Ghent to Charleroi buses for today, Monday, June 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Flibco | 4:00 PM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h30 | 5:30 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 5:15 PM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h30 | 6:45 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 6:45 PM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h15 | 8:00 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 9:15 PM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h15 | 10:30 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, June 9 | |||||
Flibco | 3:10 AM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h10 | 4:20 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 4:25 AM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h15 | 5:40 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 5:40 AM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h15 | 6:55 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 7:45 AM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h30 | 9:15 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 9:30 AM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h15 | 10:45 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 11:45 AM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h20 | 1:05 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 1:15 PM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h20 | 2:35 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 2:30 PM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h20 | 3:50 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Ghent to Charleroi run on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $25 (€21) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by train.
There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 54 miles (88 km) distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 54 miles (88 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€21) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Discover the best of Charleroi — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Charleroi trip today.
A major contemporary art museum in Charleroi, known for large-scale exhibitions, photography, and socially engaged art in an industrial-style space.
One of Europe’s important photography museums, housed in a former Carmelite convent in Mont-sur-Marchienne, with extensive collections and rotating shows.
A mining heritage museum and memorial complex at a former coal mine, with exhibitions on industry, labor history, and immigration in Wallonia.
The historic upper-town square, surrounded by the city hall and belfry, and one of the essential starting points for visiting Charleroi.
The wider heritage site and grounds around the former mine are worth exploring on foot even beyond the museum visit.
A central city park popular for walks and short breaks, offering greenery close to Charleroi’s core attractions.
Meatballs served in a sweet-sour sauce made with onions and Sirop de Liège. A classic Walloon comfort dish commonly found in the Charleroi region.
Belgian beef stew slowly braised with dark beer and onions. It is a beloved national dish also commonly eaten in Charleroi brasseries.
A famous Belgian sandwich of baguette filled with meat, fries, and sauce. It is a popular street-food staple in Charleroi snack bars.
Refined fine-dining restaurant known for modern Belgian and French cuisine in an elegant setting.
Well-known brewery and dining venue combining local beer, artisanal products, and a relaxed industrial atmosphere.
Reliable casual option for tartines, salads, pastries, and coffee, popular with travelers and locals alike.
Generally cheaper than Brussels or Bruges. Meals and coffee are fairly priced, while hotels vary by location and season.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated but not expected. Round up taxi fares.
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